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Matip has impressed since joining Liverpool at the start of the season (Image: PA)

The situation concerns Matip and his status with the Cameroon national side. Matip reportedly refused to join his compatriots in the Africa Cup of Nations despite being named in their preliminary squad.

Matip has not played for Cameroon since 2015 having retired from international football and made it clear he had no intention of playing in the tournament in Gabon.

However, Fifa are considering opening a disciplinary investigation into Matip's refusal to play for Cameroon.

The decision is due to be made this Friday, and Jurgen Klopp said he would be taking legal advice before deciding whether to name Matip in his squad for tonight's FA Cup clash with Plymouth Argyle.

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Klopp has now chosen to not name Matip in his squad, and with a decision due on Friday, it casts a huge doubt over Matip's involvement in the Premier League match with Swansea City this Saturday.

Speaking earlier today, Klopp compared the whole situation to Brexit.

"We could have let him go," said Klopp.

"But again, if you want to take my understanding, it’s a free world and if you don’t want to play, you have different reasons for it, if you don’t want to play for the national team it should be possible.”

“We all can make decisions. Whole countries can leave the EU and nobody can say: ‘no you can’t!’ Yes obviously you can.

"So playing for the national team… it should always, in my opinion, it’s the biggest thing for a player. It’s a wonderful positive thing, playing for the national team – if you want it.”

Matip's absence could be good news for the Swans as they look for their first win under Paul Clement, on a day they could also hand debuts to three new signings at Anfield.